Philippine Herbal Encyclopedia
Explore the rich diversity of medicinal plants recognized by the Philippine Department of Health.
Rose mallow (Engl.)
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.
Perennial shrub Height: 1-5 m Leaves: Leaves 4-8 cm long x 2-5 cm broad, lobed or not, ovate to broadly ovate, toothed....
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Annona muricata L.
Tree Height: 10 m tall Leaves: Leaf obovateoblong to ovate-elliptic, 5-18 × 2-7 cm, broadly rounded, acute to obtuse. F...
Read moreMiracle plant (Engl.)
Kalanchoe pinnata (Lam.) Pers.
Fleshy upright plant Height: 60- 120 cm Leaves: Leaves are broad, opposite with scalloped margins, simple or compound wi...
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Allium ramosum L.
Shrub Height: 1-2 m up to 5 m Leaves: Leaves have 3-5 lance shaped leaflets, 5-10 (-15) cm long x 1.5-4 cm broad. Flower...
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Vitex negundo L.
Shrub Height: 1-2 meters rarely reaching the size of a small tree, up to 5 m tall Leaves: Leaves opposite-decussate, (1-...
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Lantana camara L.
Shrubs Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaf ovate to oblong, 3-8.5 x 1.5-5 cm, papery, wrinkled, very rough, with short sti...
Read moreGinger (Engl.)
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Herb Height: 1.3 m Leaves: Leaves have no stalk, up to c. 15 x 2-3 cm, lance shape, and have a smooth surface. Flowers:...
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Curcuma longa L.
Herb Height: 1.5 m Leaves: Leaves petiolate, lamina up to c. 50 cm long, lanceolate. Flowers: Inflorescence borne centra...
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Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A.Gray
Annual herb or slightly creeping shrub Height: 0.7–3 m Leaves: Leaves are ovate to obovate, deeply 3–5-lobed or unlobed...
Read moreMint
Mentha x piperita L.
Perennial herb Height: 30-60 cm Leaves: Leaf simple, petiolate, opposite, oblong to lanceolate, toothed margin, 2-6 cm l...
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Mentha x piperita L.
Perennial herb Height: 30-60 cm Leaves: Leaf simple, petiolate, opposite, oblong to lanceolate, toothed margin, 2-6 cm l...
Read moreOregano (Tag.)
Origanum vulgare L.
Perennial herb Height: 25-60 cm Leaves: Leaf ovate to oblong-ovate, 1-4 × 0.4-1.5 cm, glandular, rounded, entire, obtuse...
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